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DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 43, of Constable, was charged with grand larceny in the third … services including highway safety, not to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… of their release. The Act applies to offenders who have been legally determined to suffer from a mental … DiNapoli. “These regulations keep our communities safe and any failure to properly monitor these high-risk individuals … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersCity of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s parking violation … April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The City of Utica is located in Oneida County and has a population of … City of Utica Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection 2015M219 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Purpose To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and the … Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Stony Brook University (Stony Brook) is a university within the State University of New York system and … To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… New York has lost one of its greatest legislators. Assemblywoman Clark and I were … efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a beloved wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkLakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… operations for the period January 1, 2011, to December 27, 2012. Background The Lakeville No. 2 Fire District is a … operations for the period January 1 2011 to December 27 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are … The state Department of Health DOH needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsRockland County Department of Social Services – Service Contracts (2014M-368)
… 17-member Board of Legislators. The County’s Department of Social Services is responsible for providing temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs. The Department’s budget … Rockland County Department of Social Services Service Contracts 2014M368 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/06/12/rockland-county-department-social-services-service-contracts-2014m-368Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… Safeguarded computerized assets and data. Key Findings The Board: Adopted unrealistic budgets and accumulated $24 … Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets that reflect the Town’s true operating needs and prior results. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… Officials granted points for completion of training courses without any record of completion. Only eight of 23 courses were properly supported with certificates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were … and whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for … Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds 2014M243 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsCity of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… risk. City officials have disbursed CDBG funds without the most basic of documentation to support the expenses and have … expenses that have no connection to the CDBG program. Most disturbing is that some of these transactions have been … nearly $400,000 in loans that are unsecured and lack the most fundamental paperwork, such as a signed loan document. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146Village of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… for water and sewer bills. Key Findings As of December 31, 2017, the water fund owed the general fund $340,000. The Budget Officer made billing adjustments in 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water and … an annual cost analysis to calculate the water and sewer rates to be billed. Review and repay all outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 hours on her Town time … The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal employer. As a result, we estimate she … not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Town of Binghamton - Credit Cards and Non-Payroll Disbursements (2018M-94)
… enforce the procurement policy. The March 2017 credit card bill included a $288 charge for the Supervisor’s personal cable bill. In May 2018, during our audit, the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/07/town-binghamton-credit-cards-and-non-payroll-disbursements-2018m-94Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… Effectively managed financial operations. Ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with … compensating controls. The Board allowed a third-party ambulance company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance services, which is not authorized by law. 1 Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Financial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… the village financial table is available first (in late Fall) with county, city, and town tables following, in that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityTown of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… reports were not adequate: The bookkeeper maintained two cash ledgers. Bank reconciliations were performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 125 agricultural, senior citizens and veterans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173